Branches of Chemistry
Deals with identifying what substances are present in materials and how much of each substance is present.
analytical chemistry
The prefix for million
mega (M)
"the language of science"
mathematics
The quantity of matter in an object.
Branch of science that deals with the study of the composition, structure, and properties of matter and the changes that matter undergoes.
chemistry
Deals with substances that are chemical combinations of elements other than carbon
inorganic chemistry
prefix for one hundredth
centi
Has to do with the consistency or reproducibility of a measurement
precision
The coldest possible temperature.
Foundation to other areas of chemistry; applies the theories of physics to the study of reactions and properties of matter.
physical chemistry
prefix for one billionth
nano
numbers obtained by counting or defined values
exact numbers
The force of gravity upon an object.
weight
"compactness" of matter
density
Study of substances that are compounds of carbon.
organic chemistry
prefix for one millionth
micro
Has to do with how close a measurement is to the actual, exact value
accuracy
The SI unit of distance.
Hypothesis that has been supported by many experiments and verified by other scientists.
theory
The chemistry of living things.
biochemistry
prefix for one thousand
kilo
A collection of compatible, related units that can be used to measure various quantities.
system of measurement
Temperature scale that is the same size as a degree Celsius.
Kelvin
The 2 characteristics of a viable hypothesis.
testable & reproducible